Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History & Culture Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva's Black History

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Record #671 from Certificates of Freedom in Dorchester County, Maryland 1806-1864

County Dorchester
Page 45
Date Manumission Certificate Issued 6/2/1832
Name Dianah Jackson
Height 5' 5 1/2"
Complexion chetnut color
Other Descriptors small scar over left eye
Freedom Information and Age Born free; raised in DO Cty; daughter of Negro Rachel who was raised free by William Watkins. Age abt 29 yrs, granted on information of William Tregoe.

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